Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
Fyshwick
10 km²
Fyshwick is a sparsely populated area that serves as a major business hub, with only 52 residents living among over 1,500 businesses. The community is mostly made up of young adults and is notably diverse, with a First Nations population well above the national figure. It is a highly transient place where over 65% of people have moved recently, and many work from home. This combination of high commercial activity and low residential numbers creates a distinctive, non-traditional neighbourhood character.
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The population is very small and lacks children, with none under 15 recorded in the latest census. First Nations people make up 7.7% of the community, which is much higher than most similar areas.
About 21.2% of residents were born overseas, a figure that has risen significantly since 2016. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries reported.
Language diversity is high, with 21.2% of people using a language other than English at home. This includes a notable group of Mandarin speakers, and 15.4% of the population speaks little or no English.
Religious patterns are similar to the rest of the territory, with 44.2% identifying as Christian and 42.3% reporting no religion.
Educational qualifications are far below the national figure, with only 7.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, more people have completed Year 12 than in 2016.
Typical personal and household incomes are much lower than the national figures. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week, and typical weekly household income fell by $875 since 2016.
Health challenges are common here, with long-term health conditions and mental health conditions affecting residents at rates far above the national average.
Unpaid childcare is more common here than in most areas, though virtually no one spends significant time on housework. About 15.1% of the community volunteers.
There are four First Nations people in the area. Their typical personal income is $249, which is far below the national figure.
Homes are typically small, with only 1.8 people per household, which is well below the national figure of 2.5.
While weekly rents are a little below the national figure, monthly home-loan payments are far above the national average.
Working from home is very common at 27.3%, which helps explain why no one in the area commutes by public transport despite there being many stops nearby.
The area is very mobile, with 65.4% of residents having moved in the last five years, a rate far above the national average.
Employment is mixed; while full-time work is more common than in most areas, the unemployment rate is very high at 33.3%.
The area is a significant economic center with 1,555 businesses, though it has one of the smallest residential populations at this level.
The area receives slightly less rainfall than the rest of the territory and has some of the lowest minimum temperatures recorded.
The area is very walkable, with almost every home within a short walk of groceries and parks, though very few are near a school.